The £6million Argentine was Blues manager Manuel Pellegrini's first choice keeper at Malaga and says he 'will fight to play' for the champions

Willy Caballero has insisted he is ready to offer Joe Hart a ferocious fight for the number one spot at Manchester City.

Eyebrows were raised when Manuel Pellgrini agreed to pay a fee of £6m for the 32-year-old keeper, who is seen as back-up to their first choice star.

Yet the Argentine warned he has not come to simply warm the bench and pick up a fat pay cheque, but instead offer a serious challenge to his England rival.

“I know the situation now but I will fight to play. The decision will be down to the coach, the boss. I have trained well and I will fight,” he said during a sponsor’s appearance on City’s pre-season tour of north America.

“I know my position, but I want to try hard to fight for this position. Joe is a fantastic goalkeeper, but I’ve come to play - I want to try and take my opportunity.

“It will be difficult yes, but City are a big club and it’s a big opportunity. I want to try in every way I can to play.”